UPDATED: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Acoustic Research Episode 1 Watch
We have said this before and will say it again: while?unceasingly impressive from a technical point of view, traditional minute repeater wristwatches?tend to have a soberingly underwhelming sound when operated and experienced personally. This is the?result of thick cases done in precious metals?like gold and platinum, as well as?the ancient layout?and functioning?of this centuries old mechanism.?With?their?2015 concept piece called the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak?Concept Acoustic Research Episode 1, the Le Brassus-based manufacture?strives to join the extremely close circle of high-end watch brands who have set out to improve upon the acoustic performance of this mind-bogglingly complex, and yet in some ways obsolete?complication.The?case design will be familiar to seasoned watch enthusiasts: it is the?Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept with its unusual, angular lug structure.?As per the norm, it is this case that?carries the brand's experimental calibers, which pave its way?into uncharte

Interview With Kelly Rowland, TW Steel Watches Ambassador
Big in oversized watches is the motto that defines TW Steel. Even at the earliest point of its career, the youngish Dutch brand proved a savvy early adopter of the large watch craze that ultimately transcended trends to become an enduring staple on contemporary wrists. TW Steel's models appealed because they engaged the lifestyle fashion aspect of oversized watches with bold, exciting designs, but with respectful nods to traditional watchmaking that garnered a second look from watch aficionados. That stemmed from from TW Steel's attention to features, fit, and finish well beyond the reasonable price points to aspirational experiments with automatic calibres that indicated an interest in elevating the marque to higher horological waters.Hitting at the right place at the right time has given TW Steel some notable followers. Take Kelly Rowland, for example. Rowland is best known as an original member alongside Beyonc�� of the superstar R&B vocal group Destiny's Child, as well as a so

White gold Constellation watch with bracelet
I know of a friend who collects only vintage Omega Constellations. So far, he has three in pink and the rest yellow. He intends to get one in white gold and it so happens, there is a white gold Constellation bracelet but with no watch, listed on the Bay.Do you think he should first get the bracelet and later wait for the white gold watch to come or wait, for a complete set and that is the watch plus its bracelet, at the same time?

Picked up a speedy -
Well I picked up a Speedy to see if it will grow on me. Does anyone know if the is a reference of how many links are on the 12 and 6 sides. The watch came with 5 links loose. One looks like a half link. Actually I have quite some stories to share. My boss and Gen Tom Stafford are very good friends. Tom has shared quite a few wonderful Omega stories and is currently on the board of Omega. He has a Solid 18K YG speedy that was presented to him. He wears the same watch that I just picked up, SS Speedy. Thanks all.

Friends forever!
What a set! 2 icons, same fantastic movements.I'm happy.